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exophthalmic goiter

DEFINITIONS OF: exophthalmic goiter

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n exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs

Synonyms:
Graves' disease
Type of:
hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis
an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder
any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
exophthalmos
protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
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